Mapping bottom debris on coastal locations 2026-2030
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering sector. Located in Norway, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the architecture and engineering sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The objective of the assignment is to map the seabed along the Norwegian coast to identify accumulation and quantify the amount and type of garbage. The assignment involves the use of underwater equipment for collecting pictures of the seabed from 100 metre long trancts in defined areas close to all 13 beaches that have OSPAR monitoring for litter of beach.
See the "Annex - The Customer ́s description of the assignment" for a detailed description. The estimated annual budget limit (assuming there are no changes to the budget awarded from the Ministry of Climate and Environment) is NOK 1,000,000, whilst the estimated contract value for all years including the options is NOK 7,500,000.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on June 25, 2026. Last refreshed 51 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Miljødirektoratet
Miljødirektoratet has issued 153 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 39 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Norway. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and Doffin Norway. Most recent publication: August 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Norway. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to AKVAPLAN NIVA AS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Miljødirektoratet in Norway. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
AKVAPLAN NIVA AS was awarded the contract for €7,500,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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